1964 olds f85

I own an Oldsmobile 1964 f85 4dr deluxe. It came with a 330 that blew out and the guy i took it to beat me out of block by telling me lies! now im in search of an engine. Would like to know what to go with that is compact because its hard to find a 330. any suggestion?
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64Rocket

Any Olds engine , 64 to 76. Easy way is to find a Olds 350 or 403. They will be the easy way, direct bolt in.

Gene

f-85

Ive got a 330 block. $40 plus shipping. But shipping wouldnt be cheap. $100-$200. Im sure if you look hard you can find one somewhat local.

1964 olds f85

@ 64rocket thanks that's what i was trying to find out!

@ f-85 that is awesome!where are located so i could check on shipping i checked a couple place around here but guess i don"t know where to exactly look!

f-85

Are you just looking for the Block, or a complete engine? I have alot of parts, but no complete engines for sale right now. My shop is in Big Rock,il 60511 I have a shipper for big stuff.

Also not to much work to put in a Big Block either. The only real thing you have to change is belts And some exhaust work. The Jetaway can handle the big block.

1964 olds f85

Well i was trying to see what my best route was. i have all the top end parts from original motor and the transmission! i was trying to get my original block rebuilded but the guy told me it was to bad to rebuild he gave me all top[ end stuff and told me he was going to junk my block i didn't know any better at time. i purchased a chevy 350 and tran but to much modification plus i decided i wanna stay with an Olds engine

f-85

So you need block and crank then. I dont have a 330 crank. But i have 350 cranks (same sizes) but its not forged. If your just trying to get it back to stock. It will work just fine. The crank needs turned. I have a set of 330 pistons/rods (cores) 350 crank, flexlate, balncer, and 330 block (67), oil pan, timing cover,oil filter adapter, and all the bottom end hardware. All for $140.

You might find someone with a running 330, or 350 for a good deal. Look around, if you dont find anything i have all the core stuff if you wanna rebuild it.

There is a guy up in Connecticut that has a good running 330 for sale. I think he is asking $400. I have delt with him and he seems like a good guy. Im sure he can ship it. If you go that route. I have a good shipper who is cheap. I can give you his contact info.

f-85

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...nal-miles.html


Here it is.

1964 olds f85

I looked at that post but I thought he would not ship over a 100 miles so i didn't even contact him im in Hammond,la i ready don't know what would be the best route
im new to the rebuilding thing

1964 olds f85

what would be a ballpark figure on shipping on the parts you have to louisiana and a ballpark on the engine from CT.

joe_padavano

A few things to be aware of. First, all small block Oldsmobile engines are externally identical. That means that a 350, 403, 307, or even a 260 () will bolt in place of a 330. The problem is that the 1964 cars have a lot of one-year-only items that might be a problem for you. The fact that the 64 330 uses shaft-mount rockers is not a problem, but the one-year-only water pump, balancer, timing tab, and accessory brackets will be an issue. You can swap a complete later engine with brackets in place, but the water pump inlet will be on the wrong side (passenger side for 64 vs. driver's side for 65-up). That means that you will need to have the bottom outlet on your radiator moved to the other side. Any good radiator shop can do this for you. Use the 1965 bottom hose and you'll have no problems.

One other thing if you do go with a later motor: The 1964-67 Olds motors use a different crank flange bolt pattern than do the 68-up motors. Use the flexplate or flywheel that matches the motor you pick and again, no problems.

1964 olds f85

so do u recommend me going back with the 330 or a different engine?

joe_padavano

It's entirely your call. I just wanted to present you with options that might be easier to find.

1964 olds f85

Ok and i appreciate everything!

64Rocket

You should check with(jensenracing77) Do a search for him. He is a hop & skip down the road from you.

Gene

1964 olds f85

Will do thanks